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Leyte, Philippines

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7,223 Population 103/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Leyte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area70.0 sq mi (181.2 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates11.3669°N, 124.4824°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.5"
135% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.18"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

873 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 142 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 147 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 133 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 31 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 118 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 89 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 99 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 148 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 120 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Aug 8, 1996 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 53 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 108 km
Jan 17, 2012 19 km E of Salcedo, Philippines M5.7 149 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 109 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 144 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 49 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

52 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 295 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 31 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 237 km
2021 Rai Category 5 144 km
2020 Goni Category 5 249 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 103 km
2020 Molave Category 1 229 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 172 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 46 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 238 km
2015 Melor Category 4 138 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 155 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 64 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 173 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 54 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 293 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 42 km
2006 Durian Category 4 226 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 163 km
2006 Utor Category 2 35 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 95 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 142 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 18 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 70 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 145 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 152 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 156 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 163 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 182 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in

Leyte has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and March the driest (4.0").

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